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Post by Powerthirteen on Feb 16, 2017 11:26:53 GMT -5
Oi. I may be middle class and live in the South, but assure you I'm northern. ETA: For what it's worth, I thought the Jolly Hockeysticks persona came across as a bit much, but put it down to a bit of identity over-assertion while living among the Septics. It was all too on-the-nose for me, too. I figure there are probably plenty of people who overplay their national-identity stereotypes when living abroad, but to do so in writing? All the time? Nice try, "Dom". ::EYEROLL:: Just so obviously American. *skates away, Tim Hortons cup in hand* |
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Post by Sanziana on Feb 16, 2017 12:47:53 GMT -5
So did all of Harriet's friends communicate with her solely by text, fb, twitter, etc? I mean, I realise the answer to that must be a resounding 'yes', but you'd think someone would get suspicious when she never took a call from them or wanted to meet up. Yes. Look at what we've done to ourselves. There's an element of the victim being specifically chosen here (someone who chats via FB a lot and is, in the nicest way, a bit high-drama). But really, who actually calls each other anymore? I'd like to think that if someone texted me to say that someone we both knew had died, I'd actually use the call function, but I can't swear to it. A friend of mine's kid got meningitis soon after birth (survived, btw, with no neurological damage obvious, yet) and I found out by a mutual friend PMing me on facebook. And all my communication I've done with my friend since has been by text, because who wants a really awkward, stilted conversation over the phone? I'll definitely go for a beer with him when I'm up that way (I'm better at talking with people in person) but who knows when that'll be. AVC (etc) meet ups don't get organised very often, and even then it's easy to come up with an excuse to drop out (such as "dying in a car crash"). The person on the other side of these FB convos lives in the Midwest, so it's not like NYC is a short journey away. And I just assumed that some of the people who posted on Dom or Harriet's FB feed were meatspace friends. Hey, I just remembered that I was going to meet up with "Harriet" and "Dom" when they were over here for Christmas a couple of years ago, but lo and behold we couldn't arrange a day that worked for us both. Yeah, but there's Skype. None of her friends ever tried to have a video conversation with her? I personally find it easier than typing. |
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Post by Ron Howard Voice on Feb 16, 2017 13:05:35 GMT -5
It was all too on-the-nose for me, too. I figure there are probably plenty of people who overplay their national-identity stereotypes when living abroad, but to do so in writing? All the time? Nice try, "Dom". ::EYEROLL:: Last night I had the sudden realization that I could read my own food writing with a "mentions he's part-Turkish" drinking game, and got kinda disappointed in myself. |
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Post by Jean-Luc Lemur on Feb 16, 2017 13:40:47 GMT -5
And it happens every now and again with other nationalities; a former co-worker (and ex-husband of a present co-worker) was both French and sleazy, and tried to cover up his innumerable instances of creepiness with "hey, I'm French!" I often wonder whether I should have alerted the consulate. I also understand there are countryfolk of mine who more or less sprout ten-gallon-hats on leaving the States for any length of time. Don’t worry, I can assure you the relevant authorities are keeping close tabs on Murray the Demonic Skull. |
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Post by pairesta on Feb 16, 2017 13:44:44 GMT -5
Gonna put another shrimp on the barbie! Darn tootin'! >fires a sixshooter in the air< |
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Post by Murray the Demonic Skull on Feb 16, 2017 13:48:44 GMT -5
And it happens every now and again with other nationalities; a former co-worker (and ex-husband of a present co-worker) was both French and sleazy, and tried to cover up his innumerable instances of creepiness with "hey, I'm French!" I often wonder whether I should have alerted the consulate. I also understand there are countryfolk of mine who more or less sprout ten-gallon-hats on leaving the States for any length of time. Don’t worry, I can assure you the relevant authorities are keeping close tabs on Murray the Demonic Skull . Hey! Wait I AM French.  |
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Post by Pastafarian on Feb 16, 2017 13:53:46 GMT -5
It was all too on-the-nose for me, too. I figure there are probably plenty of people who overplay their national-identity stereotypes when living abroad, but to do so in writing? All the time? Nice try, "Dom". ::EYEROLL:: Last night I had the sudden realization that I could read my own food writing with a "mentions he's part-Turkish" drinking game, and got kinda disappointed in myself.  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2017 17:13:29 GMT -5
I've cracked the case!
"E Buzz Miller/OperaPunk" = "Embezzle Uplink Uproar"!
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Post by Celebith on Feb 16, 2017 17:42:33 GMT -5
I've cracked the case! "E Buzz Miller/OperaPunk" = "Embezzle Uplink Uproar"! Boilermaker Puzzle Pun Inoperable Puzzle Murk Nuzzle Our Bleaker Pimp Bleak Euro Pimp Nuzzler and, perhaps the most accurate Breakup Lie Muzzle Porn |
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Post by Mrs David Tennant on Feb 16, 2017 17:52:41 GMT -5
Celebith, Bleak Euro Pimp Nuzzler is my favorite!
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Post by Celebith on Feb 16, 2017 18:07:54 GMT -5
Celebith , Bleak Euro Pimp Nuzzler is my favorite! mine, too! |
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Post by Prole Hole on Feb 17, 2017 4:48:35 GMT -5
Hey! Wait I AM French. Och, that's ridiculous! We dinnae aw' resort to wur national stereotypes, d'ye ken?"  |
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Post by Douay-Rheims-Challoner on Feb 17, 2017 7:04:07 GMT -5
Hey! Wait I AM French. Och, that's ridiculous! We dinnae aw' resort to wur national stereotypes, d'ye ken?" That's quite enough now.  |
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Post by Tea Rex on Feb 17, 2017 12:58:06 GMT -5
Och, that's ridiculous! We dinnae aw' resort to wur national stereotypes, d'ye ken?" That's quite enough now. I'm sorry, I can't understand any of your ridiculous accents over the sound of my FREEDOM. gph.is/18NGgsd |
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Post by Tellyfier on Feb 18, 2017 4:00:47 GMT -5
Och, that's ridiculous! We dinnae aw' resort to wur national stereotypes, d'ye ken?" That's quite enough now.  |
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Post by moimoi on Feb 23, 2017 12:36:35 GMT -5
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Post by sarapen on Feb 23, 2017 14:47:09 GMT -5
Googling the author reveals that she works for The Sun, so now I'm not sure how I should feel about this story.
Or maybe it's her autistic doppelganger who's working there, it's hard to tell from this end of the Atlantic ocean.
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Post by songstarliner on Feb 28, 2017 21:10:14 GMT -5
Someone (who cleverly does not give his name or location) called this in as a momentous occasion on this week's Jordan, Jesse, Go. All right. Who did it? My money is on 'Dom'.
maximumfun.org/player/36763 1:00:18
Edit to add: Ha! I really hope it was him, because they completely ignored the call and spent five minutes talking about The Fast and the Furiousers movies.
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Post by Ron Howard Voice on Mar 2, 2017 13:02:11 GMT -5
Today in "coincidence??"
The "AV Club Live" video is "How do otherwise smart people fall for catfishing?"
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Post by Pedantic Editor Type on Mar 2, 2017 13:05:06 GMT -5
Today in "coincidence??" The "AV Club Live" video is "How do otherwise smart people fall for catfishing?" I WAS JUST THINKING THAT. |
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Post by monodrone on Mar 2, 2017 13:12:15 GMT -5
More like E Butt Miller, right guys?
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Post by Liz n Dicksgiving on Mar 2, 2017 13:58:48 GMT -5
Today in "coincidence??" The "AV Club Live" video is "How do otherwise smart people fall for catfishing?" I WAS JUST THINKING THAT. ME THREE! |
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Post by Meth Lab Shenanigans on Mar 15, 2017 13:03:28 GMT -5
Y'all 'member when we had that issue a couple years ago with people posting NSFW selfies and "Opera Punk" posted some bra pics? Everybody saying they feel sorry for the guy, please bear that in mind. Ah Jesus. |
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Post by Dr. Rumak on Mar 24, 2017 15:02:35 GMT -5
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Post by Jean-Luc Lemur on Mar 29, 2017 13:12:17 GMT -5
FWIW the obit has been pulled and it’s an AVC administrator login page if you look at it now.
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Post by Pastafarian on Mar 29, 2017 21:13:15 GMT -5
FWIW the obit has been pulled and it’s an AVC administrator login page if you look at it now. Christ, TOOK LONG ENOUGH! (I still feel bad for the legit obit though) |
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Post by The Most Popular Commenter on Mar 29, 2017 21:41:48 GMT -5
in my opinion the character e buzz miller is now officially ...
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...IN HELL
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Post by The Most Popular Commenter on Mar 29, 2017 21:43:15 GMT -5
congrats to josh modell on a successful damnation-ing
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Post by Celebith on Jun 10, 2017 17:51:38 GMT -5
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Post by Dr. Rumak on Jun 10, 2017 19:48:28 GMT -5
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